Some tests to assess the effect of crack stoppers on the fatigue life of centre-notched sheetspecimens

Several simple crack stopping methods were evaluated In fatigue crack propagation tests on 2024-T3 Alclad sheet specimens. After precracklng until a crack of 40 mm was obtained crack stoppers were Installed and the fatigue test was continued. Crack stoppers Installed In stop holes were: a blind rivet, a hard driven rivet, a heavily tightened...

Effect of an anti-corrosion penetrant on the fatigue life in flight-simulation tests on various riveted joints

Comparative flight-simulation tests on four types of joints of 2024- T3 sheet material were carried out with and without application of the penetrant LPS-3. Types of joints were douhle strap joint with hi-lok bolts, asymmetric strap joint, lap joint with countersunk rivets and lap joint with dimpled holes. Observations on slip during the fatigue...